Using Hostas in a garden room

16 years ago

Hostas are by far my favorite plant. I use them in every garden room I build. Here I've used Ventricosa Aeromarginata as a living wall to define my room. And the Sum and Substance as a focal point. The S&S really draws your eye doesn't it?

At the other end of the room I used a Touch of Class at the bottom of the stairs, at the transition point, basically the entrance to my room.

Here is a close up of the Hosta. It is like a living piece of art.

Across from the rocker I put a hosta I could look at forever, in this case June fever, kind of like setting a nice centerpiece on the table.

Let's see how you decorate your garden room with Hostas.

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Comments (7)

idiothe
16 years ago
Thanks... I think I learned somesthings from your pics.

First of all, I've lost ventricosa Aureomarginata at least once, and the one I have just languishes along as a small plant... regular ventricosa does so well in deep shade, I never thought that vA maybe needs really bright light to get lush like yours...

Second, my TOC has gotten larger by spreading and has much smaller leaves... never had the upright tall vase shape with large leaves like yours. Mine grows in full midday sun, so perhaps the shadier conditions lead to a totally different form. Both are striking, but yours just makes me even stronger on encouraging its selection as Hosta of the Year for 2013...

I got June Fever for my sale this year simply because everybody walks by it on the way to the tables and wants "that bright one." The margins are a little unruly and unpredictable - but it is always a spring delight!
catscottage
16 years ago
Your rooms are very lush and inviting.
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Cher
16 years ago
Really lovely, especially the first one just invites a peaceful moment.
Cher
jel48
16 years ago
Would love to come sit in your rooms :-)
sandykk
16 years ago
Everything is so pretty, great job!
schoolb1
16 years ago
Your rooms are beautiful.Andrew and Big Daddy might be something to add in the future if you like the blues.
soinspired
16 years ago
Your garden rooms are so lovely. I like the idea of Garden Rooms and am trying to incorporate that into my yard. I see this idea more and more. Great job.